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International Programs

Summer Seminars

Dublin/Berlin: University College Dublin and Humboldt University in Berlin

Deadline to register is March 1.

Go behind the scenes at libraries throughout England or the Czech Republic, or explore the inner workings of global corporations and start-ups in Germany and Ireland. In a time when we are shifting to an increasingly borderless world, our programs offer both students and professionals an opportunity to deepen their knowledge and understanding of library or information science in a global context.

All seminars are available for 3 hours of credit from UNC SILS. Our seminars are open to UNC undergraduate and graduate students (also non-UNC graduate students), as well as practicing professionals. Participants generally have evenings and weekends free to explore on their own.

Students

Are you ready to change [the world]? Gaining an international perspective on your studies adds invaluable depth to your personal and professional development. In addition, employers are increasingly looking for international experiences, cross-cultural skills and perspectives, and an understanding of the world’s diversity. By going abroad you can:

Earn credit toward your SILS degree

Understand how to work with people, companies, and organizations from other countries/cultures

Practice problem solving through working, studying, and living in an unfamiliar context

Develop skills and gain experiences that a classroom setting will never provide

Make the connection between the classroom and real-world experience

Enhance employment opportunities

Invest in your future career

Students who wish to enjoy an international experience while studying at SILS are encouraged to talk to the SILS International Programs Coordinator. The following links provide an introduction to our international offerings.

Note: International students who wish to study and earn a degree at UNC SILS should refer to the graduate and undergraduate program information pages for instructions on how to apply.

Study Abroad Programs - SILS has formal agreements with a number of information schools around the world. In addition, UNC at Chapel Hill has formal university ties with approximately 75 other universities. In most cases, students can find courses in which they can earn Information or Library Science credit. Benefits include low cost for in-state students, full immersion into the host culture, and a wide range of subjects and courses from which to choose.

Short-Term Summer Seminars - We offer 3 summer programs that run for 2 weeks. Our seminars to London and Prague focus on Library Science and our seminar to Dublin and Berlin focuses on Information Science.

Dublin/Berlin: University College Dublin and Humboldt University in Berlin

Certificate in International Development- The Certificate in International Development is available to all graduate students currently enrolled at UNC, and it may be awarded to students pursuing either master's or doctoral degrees. The Certificate is issued to students upon meeting all requirements and is noted on their official transcript. It is administered by UNC's Center for Global Initiatives. SILS faculty Ron Bergquist serves on the faculty steering committee. If you're interested in pursuing the certificate, please contact the SILS International Programs Coordinator.

Funding Resources - SILS and UNC offer a number of competitive and noncompetitive funding options for undergraduate and graduate students. These can be used for field research, study abroad, international internships, conference participation, foreign language training and more. You may also wish to visit Study Abroad 101's page on the costs of study abroad, and for tips on how to reduce your costs.